As mask mandates are lifted and restrictions removed in a step towards normalcy, having a test that could measure immunity would be a powerful tool to assess individual risk.

Scientists are testing everyday items to find the best protection from coronavirus. Pillow cases, flannel pajamas and origami vacuum bags are all candidates. By Tara Parker-Pope Federal health ...

The memo asks OSHA to use the ASTM testing procedure to create a higher level of protection for workers in non-medical environments with less exposure that may not require an N95 mask.. The letter ...

Researchers rank various mask protection, modifications against COVID-19 Scientists tested consumer-grade masks and improvised face coverings to show how effective they can be at protecting ...

Hospitals fit test masks by having a person put a hood over their head.Then, a bitter substance is sprayed inside the hood. If the person can’t taste it, the mask is doing a good job at blocking ...

As mask mandates end, experts increasingly recommend wearing a high-quality mask to avoid catching COVID-19—even if no one else wears one. As mandates end, people are relying on one-way masking ...

Two masks can increase your protection against the coronavirus. Just make sure you know the dos and don’ts. By Tara Parker-Pope and Dani Blum As new, more contagious variants of the novel ...

Schang says one easy test anyone can conduct is to hold your mask up to a light. If you can see straight through it, the mask isn't offering good protection. Stay Connected ...